Goldman School of Dental Medicine – Construction Update – 11/16/18
During the weekend of November 17:
- On Saturday, excavation will continue on the north side of GSDM for the foundation system for the new two-story addition (1st floor auditorium and 2nd floor administrative space).
- On Saturday and Sunday, work will continue on the new patient entrance and porch. Activities will include installing granite pavers on the porch landing and stairs, framing the canopy, and installing decorative metal panels.
- Also, on Saturday and Sunday, crews will continue working on interior finishes on the first floor and in the basement, including painting, and flooring.
During the week of November 19:
- Work will continue on the framing for the glass entryway system, the positioning of granite pavers, and completion of metal railings at the new patient entrance porch and stairs.
- Work will also continue on the foundation system for the new loading dock and two-story addition housing the auditorium and post-doctoral support spaces. This will include steel reinforcement bar installation and concrete placement for the basement walls in this area.
- Installation of interior finishes will continue on the first floor, including the addition of flooring, light and plumbing fixtures, and ceiling tiles.
- Buildout of the first-floor electrical and IT rooms will continue. Power and data services from these rooms will support the newly renovated spaces on the first floor and the entire new building addition.
- In the basement, installation of new dental equipment in the repair shop and central sterilization areas will begin.
- This past Thursday (November 15), the Boston Planning & Development Agency visited the site to review the completed mockup wall. The project team received positive feedback and an approval to proceed.
As a reminder to all, please be aware of all directional signage, as pedestrian travel paths may be altered at both the interior and exterior of the building. Your safety is imperative!
